February 20, 2015, 9:37AM

The Krewe of Jefferson truck parade, which followed the Argus Mardi Gras day in Metairie, had an international flavor to it. Nina Trausmuth and Maria Sanchez, exchange students who are spending the year in New Orleans, were on one of the floats tossing beads to enthusiastic parade goers and soaking in a bit of New Orleans culture. "I loved seeing... Full story »

February 17, 2015, 2:34PM

February 17, 2015, 2:02PM

King Argus Johnny Matesich throws beads as the Krewe of Argus made its way through the streets of Metairie on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. The 20-float parade celebrated "Argus Superheroes" in 2015. Throws included cups and doubloons. (Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 17, 2015, 2:02PM

King Argus Johnny Matesich throws beads as the Krewe of Argus made its way through the streets of Metairie on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. The 20-float parade celebrated "Argus Superheroes" in 2015. Throws included cups and doubloons. (Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 17, 2015, 2:02PM

Argus queen, Madeline Cvitanovich, waves to the crowd as the Krewe of Argus makes its way through the streets of Metairie on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. The 20-float parade celebrated "Argus Superheroes" in 2015. Throws included cups and doubloons. (Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 17, 2015, 2:02PM

Tyler Hensley, Scarlett Fuselier, Emma Hensley, and Gracelyn Fuselier keep warm as they wait for the The Krewe of Argus in Metairie on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. The 20-float parade celebrated "Argus Superheroes" in 2015. Throws included cups and doubloons. (Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 17, 2015, 2:02PM

Cammie Shorter, 12, keeps warm as she wait for the The Krewe of Argus in Metairie on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. The 20-float parade celebrated "Argus Superheroes" in 2015. Throws included cups and doubloons. (Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 17, 2015, 2:02PM

Mattie Whitaker, 13, Erica Desforges, 13, and Stephanie Desforges, 12, throw their hands in the air as the Krewe of Argus makes its way through the streets of Metairie on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. The 20-float parade celebrated "Argus Superheroes" in 2015. Throws included cups and doubloons. (Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 17, 2015, 2:02PM

Mattie Whitaker, 13, Erica Desforges, 13, and Stephanie Desforges, 12, throw their hands in the air as the Krewe of Argus makes its way through the streets of Metairie on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. The 20-float parade celebrated "Argus Superheroes" in 2015. Throws included cups and doubloons. (Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 17, 2015, 2:02PM

King Argus Johnny Matesich was all smiles as the Krewe of Argus prepared to its way through the streets of Metairie on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. The 20-float parade celebrated "Argus Superheroes" in 2015. Throws included cups and doubloons. (Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 17, 2015, 2:02PM

Members of the Bast Alpha Garrison 501st Legion cut a rug as the Krewe of Argus makes its way through the streets of Metairie on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. The 20-float parade celebrated "Argus Superheroes" in 2015. Throws included cups and doubloons. (Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 17, 2015, 2:02PM

Jeff Kent, a members of the Bast Alpha Garrison 501st Legion, throws his hands in the air as the Krewe of Argus makes its way through the streets of Metairie on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. The 20-float parade celebrated "Argus Superheroes" in 2015. Throws included cups and doubloons. (Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 17, 2015, 2:02PM

The Krewe of Argus makes its way through the streets of Metairie on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. The 20-float parade celebrated "Argus Superheroes" in 2015. Throws included cups and doubloons. (Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 17, 2015, 2:02PM

The Krewe of Argus makes its way through the streets of Metairie on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. The 20-float parade celebrated "Argus Superheroes" in 2015. Throws included cups and doubloons. (Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 17, 2015, 2:02PM

The Krewe of Argus makes its way through the streets of Metairie on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. The 20-float parade celebrated "Argus Superheroes" in 2015. Throws included cups and doubloons. (Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 17, 2015, 2:02PM

The Krewe of Argus makes its way through the streets of Metairie on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. The 20-float parade celebrated "Argus Superheroes" in 2015. Throws included cups and doubloons. (Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 17, 2015, 2:02PM

The Krewe of Argus makes its way through the streets of Metairie on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. The 20-float parade celebrated "Argus Superheroes" in 2015. Throws included cups and doubloons. (Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 17, 2015, 2:02PM

The Krewe of Argus makes its way through the streets of Metairie on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. The 20-float parade celebrated "Argus Superheroes" in 2015. Throws included cups and doubloons. (Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 17, 2015, 2:02PM

The Krewe of Argus makes its way through the streets of Metairie on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. The 20-float parade celebrated "Argus Superheroes" in 2015. Throws included cups and doubloons. (Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 17, 2015, 2:02PM

The Krewe of Argus makes its way through the streets of Metairie on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. The 20-float parade celebrated "Argus Superheroes" in 2015. Throws included cups and doubloons. (Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)